General Dentist Job Red Cliff Wisconsin USA,Dental / Dentistry

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: General Dentist

LOCATION: Red Cliff Community Health Center

WAGE: Negotiable depending upon qualifications

SUPERVISOR: Dental Director and Health Services Administrator

OPTIONS FOR FULL-TIME, PART-TIME OR CONTRACTUAL JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the operation of a direct care dental services program within the organizational structure of the Red Cliff Community Health Center. Professional activities will include routine preventative care and the treatment of dental disease, community outreach and health education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides preventative, restorative, periodontal & endodontic procedures for various patient groups adhering to dental practice standards, agency policies and departmental objectives.

Develops, prioritizes, sequences, and presents to patients for approval, treatment plans which include assisting in the patient’s financial responsibilities with the Dental Office staff and directing to Purchased and Referred Care when needed.

Assist with orientation, training, and oversight of daily activities of support staff, i.e., dental assistants, dental hygienists.

Shall effectively assist the dental staff in the development and training of educational programs for staff and patients; shall supply a copy of the record of all CEU’s obtained to Health Division Administrator.

Maintain the confidentiality of all patient’s specific information and data in accord with federal and state laws and regulations.

Assist with preparation of manuals, records, documentation, and other materials required by Health Center Administration, the Tribal Council, funding sources, and licensing bodies.

Utilizes quality improvement activities and quality assurance measures to maintain a high standard of care for all patients.

Participate in continuing education efforts to maintain professional licensure and certification and to enhance work related knowledge and skills.

Maintain a clean and safe working environment with particular attention to established infection control procedures.

Shall be readily available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training and comply with reporting requirements as appropriate.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: Dental Assistants, Hygienists

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of and sensitivity for Ojibwe culture and traditions.

Good communications skills, both verbally and written.

Good interpersonal skills and demonstrates the ability to work effectively with Native American people and diverse populations (patients, co-workers, professional staff, administration, and the public).

Sound judgment and the capacity to address complex situations.

Exhibits the ability to manage time well and work through stressful situations.

Ability to deal constructively with conflict.

Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct varied and complex operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a DDS or DMD from an accredited school of dentistry OR obtain within six months or hire.

Must have an unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Wisconsin OR obtain within six months of hire.

Meet or exceed minimum standards of character as prescribed by P.L. 101-630 and WI State Statutes s. 50.065 and as subsequently amended and applied to certain classes of Tribal employees.

Must be certified or eligible for certification as a dental care provider with the Wisconsin Medical Assistance (Title 19) Program.

Must maintain CEU’s as required for license renewal.

Must possess or obtain current…